Recall 17V461000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Defect in 2007-2013 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
RECALL This recall affects up to 100,082 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 17V461000 |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 100,082 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2013 Outlander vehicles. In the affected vehicles, water may drop between the hood and the windshield and leak into the wiper motor breathing hole. The water may cause internal corrosion of the windshield wiper motor and the possible failure of the motor.
Safety Consequence
Failure of the wiper motor can cause a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-003.
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